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Raksha Bandhan Gifting

Rakhi festival is an Indian tradition that rejoices the bond between brothers and sisters. It is a
promise of protecting each other from all the evils. Since ancient times, this day is celebrated by tying a sacred thread called rakhi. Initially, brothers used to offer monetary returns to their sisters. But the trends changed, as centuries passed by. These days, sisters tie designer rakhis to their brothers. While brothers gear up in search of the best rakhi gift ideas for sisters.

Gifts are something given to a person expressing love and affection for them. You do not always need an occasion for the same. But here, Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious occasion for brothers to express their eternal love for their sisters. Brothers start finding the best rakhi gifts for sisters with determination as Raksha Bandhan approaches. But now it is effortless with the plethora of products that we have indulged on our portal. From jewelry & watches to handbags & wallets, beauty & fragrances to home & living, apparels to other accessories, you would find them all here. We are sure that it will be painless if you know your sister's choice. You can gift her something according to her personality, choices, desires and passion. It is just few clicks away with some options available for you.

Jewelry & Watches

Gifting jewelry to your sister on rakhi festival would surely add a lot of significance. It could be a simple chain or a heavy necklace, danglers or chokers. Different women have different tastes. If your sister is among those who has an inclination for jewelry, gifting these would be a really good idea. At IGP.com, we have jewelry that is studded with beads, diamonds and stones. It could be a necklace or bracelet, earrings or bangles, chain or studs. We also have elegant designer watches for girls. They may have a stone-studded band or a leather strap. You have plenty of options to choose from.

Gift Hampers

Our gift hampers would include combination of various things. In case, you want to gift many items to your sister, hampers would be ideal. One idea can bea hamper with a designer clutch and a jewelry set. Similary, we have various other options for you. Just make sure that you pick up the best rakhi gift for sister and see that blushing smile on her face.

What are the Rakhi rituals?

Raksha Bandhan is all about Indian rituals followed according to the Muhurat that is a measurement of time according to Hindu unit. Muhurat is a Sanskrit word refers to the daily reflections of the order of seasons. Basically, it is an auspicious time to celebrate a ceremony or start something. It is as per the Kala which can be either auspicious or inauspicious. Each day has kalas when a pandit decides it is a good muhurator not.

Rakhi Thalis

To have the best rakhi thali, a sister starts decorating it few days before the rakhi festival. They are available in various materials like marble, gold, silver, wooden, steel and brass that are decorated nicely to make it a designer piece. They comprise of various things like a diya, kumkum vati, kumkum, sweets, rice, roli and of course a rakhi.

Tikka Ceremony

During the Muhurat period, the tikka ceremony is celebrated with great joy. Few drops of water are poured in the kumkum vati to moisten it. The sister lights up the diya for performing the aarti. Wherein, aarti is all about rotating the rakhi thali around him. The proceedings are followed by applying a kumkum tilak on brothers' forehead. Later, she sprinkles rice and roli.

Tying Rakhi

She makes sure that she picks the best rakhi for brother. This ceremony is followed by aarti. A sister ties this sacred thread on her brother's right wrist, with prayers of protection. It is not only a sacred thread, but also an expression of eternal love.

Offering Sweets

Once the tikka ceremony and rakhi is tied around the brother's wrist, sister bestows him with some sweets. A ceremony is indeed incomplete without sweets. These sweets can be either made by her or bought from a sweet store.

Giving Gifts

In return of the prayers and rakhi, a sister receives lots of love and gifts from her brother. Although a daunting task, a brother gets gifts for sister to acknowledge his love and care for her.